The soccer star – who already has three sons, Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, eight, and six-year-old Cruz with the fashion designer – says his 36-year-old spouse is loving every minute of her fourth pregnancy and the family can’t wait to meet their new addition this summer.

Speaking during a visit to Los Angeles Children's Hospital, he said: “She's great, she's very healthy. She's feeling good. She's in London at the moment working.

“We're very excited. It's an exciting time for the family.”

While Victoria has previously insisted she didn’t know the sex of her unborn baby, it has been claimed she is expecting a much longed-for daughter and good friend Eva Longoria is planning a pink-themed baby shower at exclusive Los Angeles haunt, the Chateau Marmont Hotel.

A source said: “They know the sex of their baby, which is helpful for Eva – she plans to fill the suite with balloons, and rumour has it that they will be pink, not blue.”

While David and Victoria have made no secret of their desire to have a daughter, their three sons have other ideas and are keen for a boy to join their clan.

Victoria has said: "I can go on the record and say, contrary to rumours, I do not know the sex of my baby. We feel so lucky and so blessed.

"We know what to do with a boy. The kids are excited about having a little brother to teach how to play soccer... But, if it's a girl, we'd be over the moon as well."